The U2 Appreciation Thread

[Deleted User] · 23/12/10 - 18:28

Thought since Lady GaGa and The Saturdays etc. have their own thread, it was about time that one of the biggest rock acts in the world should have their own.

So any U2 fans on this - post away about your favourite songs and albums, future albums, tours, news and gossip

Mr. Fahrenheit · 23/12/10 - 18:32

*BOOM!*

I was waiting for this!:D

Love them. When I heard Vertigo aged 9, it was like- ''Wow, that is ****ing perfect!'':D

Since then I've discovered all their work, Joshua Tree is my favourite album of their's and One shits on every ballad since it came out.:D

I've also seen them live twice, the Vertigo Tour and the 360 last year in Croker!:D

Hayden · 23/12/10 - 19:53

For me, they have the power to move me and to irritate me in equal measures.

The live version of 'Bad' is THE most extraordinarily powerful piece of music,

Mr. Fahrenheit · 23/12/10 - 20:33

Hayden wrote: »

For me, they have the power to move me and to irritate me in equal measures.

The live version of 'Bad' is THE most extraordinarily powerful piece of music,

Can't argue with you there!:D

performingmonk · 23/12/10 - 23:53

I think this says it all really - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euGFdZ5UUuI

Also, an amazing version of Bad here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2spzZsPGrzA

Mr. Fahrenheit · 24/12/10 - 08:45

performingmonk wrote: »

I think this says it all really - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euGFdZ5UUuI

Also, an amazing version of Bad here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2spzZsPGrzA

Wow, he does Pav's part really well in Miss S.:eek::)

BrooklynBoy · 24/12/10 - 10:39

Mr. Fahrenheit wrote: »

*BOOM!*

I was waiting for this!:D

Love them. When I heard Vertigo aged 9, it was like- ''Wow, that is ****ing perfect!'':D

Since then I've discovered all their work, Joshua Tree is my favourite album of their's and One shits on every ballad since it came out.:D

I've also seen them live twice, the Vertigo Tour and the 360 last year in Croker!:D

It's great reading this post that someone got into them quite recently and went back to discover some of their older stuff.

I love U2 but i didn't bother with the last tour as the last album didn't do anything for me and I knew the tour set list featured a lot of the new album.

My first U2 show was Zoo TV at Yankee Stadium. I then saw Popmart (my favorite tour), the Elevation tour and the Vertigo tour. I've seen a couple of special performances in NYC too when they were doing publicity.

I think my favorite album is Achtung Baby. It's the one that doesn't really feature a weak track as far as i'm concerned. My favorite song though is either Gloria, The Unforgettable Fire or Zooropa.

I've also got a soft spot for New York on "All that you can't leave behind" and for City Of Blinding Lights as I saw them perform it under the Brooklyn Bridge and the lyrics seemed so perfect.

Check the clip out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd01FObU3Q4&feature=related

BrooklynBoy · 24/12/10 - 10:51

Wow, I just found a clip on youtube of that gig at Yankee Stadium.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAVsZcrNJPo&feature=related

Is it true that you didn't get Mirrorball Man in Europe? We didn't get Macphisto so maybe Bono changed persona?

AliU2maniac · 24/12/10 - 18:04

McPhisto was a lot of fun! I think Bono changes personality on a regular basis which always makes U2 gigs an interesting experience

I saw U2 perform Miss Sarejevo in LA in 05 and Bono was simply outstanding when he sung Pavarotti's verse.Bono was really brave to perform that song as Pavarotti was a hard act to follow, but he was superb

I've been a U2 fan for nearly 30yrs and I've seen many, many live acts but no band comes close to the greatness that is U2.They remain relevent, their albums still top the charts and they still sell out gig after gig around the world.Not many bands have been together without a line-up change for 34yrs but U2 managed it through sheer hard work, tenacity and talent.I love U2 to death

Here's U2 in Rome in August and I was there!! I was part of the white part in the Irish flag

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMxDbcm2XEs

Here's Bad from Rome.I nearly exploded with joy when I heard the first note.89,000 people screaming "Wide awake" is incredibly uplifting and I have goosebumps right now

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kip6HM9AzGM

user1234567 · 24/12/10 - 19:22

Bono irritates the shite out of me but I do like U2. "Where the Streets Have no Name" is my favourite song and my favourite video from any artist. I would've loved to have been in that crowd when they were playing

Tel69 · 24/12/10 - 20:00

Hayden wrote: »

For me, they have the power to move me and to irritate me in equal measures.

The live version of 'Bad' is THE most extraordinarily powerful piece of music,

100% agree with you Hayden. Bad live is a truly stunning piece of work. Whilst I'm no longer a fan their earlier work pre early 90's is still as good as ever.

AliU2maniac · 25/12/10 - 20:04

I've just received my annual present from U2--a free download of U2 & the Soweto Gospel Choir singing 'Amazing Grace/Where The Streets Have No Name' and it's fantastic.I remember the promo ESPN did for the World Cup and even though the Choir didn't actually perform alongside U2 it's still a brilliant track.U2 should do a tour with a gospel choir as many of their songs are very spiritual

Here's a link for those who may want a listen:

http://www.slicingupeyeballs.com/2010/12/23/u2-soweto-gospel-choir-amazing-grace-where-streets-have-no-name/

TheSlayer10 · 25/12/10 - 20:17

I Still haven't found what Im Looking for is one of my alltime fave songs

I will never stop loving it

Multimedia81 · 26/12/10 - 21:45

U2 are one of my all-time fave bands. They usually have one of my fave songs every year they release anything and end up with 2 of my fave songs pretty much any decade. I think their best songs would include:

I Will Follow
When Love Comes to Town
One
Miss Sarajevo (actually by the Passengers featuring Bono)
Staring at the Sun
Elevation
City of Blinding Lights - a song I had the honour of getting to know on holiday in Ireland in 2005!

Mr. Fahrenheit · 26/12/10 - 21:47

Multimedia81 wrote: »

U2 are one of my all-time fave bands. They usually have one of my fave songs every year they release anything and end up with 2 of my fave songs pretty much any decade. I think their best songs would include:

I Will Follow
When Love Comes to Town
One
Miss Sarajevo (actually by the Passengers featuring Bono)
Staring at the Sun
Elevation
City of Blinding Lights - a song I had the honour of getting to know on holiday in Ireland in 2005!

I love this song.:)

And where was your trip over here? Where did you go?:D

Multimedia81 · 26/12/10 - 23:04

Mr. Fahrenheit wrote: »

I love this song.:)

And where was your trip over here? Where did you go?:D

It is indeed an under-rated song of theirs.:cool:

In 2005 I stayed in Dublin, Sligo and Galway, and also had a daytrip to Letterkenny. On my previous holiday in Ireland in 2001 I stayed in Cork and Dublin but travelled between them via Galway and had a daytrip to Dundalk.

I reckon on returning to Dublin for my 10th anniversary year next year and to be there on June 25th for personal reasons.;)

[Deleted User] · 26/12/10 - 23:27

OP here.........Remember my brother watching ZOO TV on TV when I was 6, and just thought "Wow, there cool!!!!"

The first song of their's I clearly remember is Beautiful Day - remember singing it in the car.

Really got into them about 5 years ago.

Favourite albums are Achtung Baby, Zooropa, ATYCLB, HTDAAB and NLOTH. Achtung Baby probaly is my favourite

Favourite songs are Stay (Faraway, so close), Original Of the Species, Vertigo, Even Better Than The Real Thing, Mysterious Ways and City of Blinding Lights. Stay is my all time song

AliU2maniac · 26/12/10 - 23:43

Actually The Pasengers featuring Bono

For those not in the know, 'The Passengers' are Bono Edge, Adam & Larry with help from Brian Eno.U2 in disguise

One of my favourites from the Passengers album is 'Slug'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y4E-kkZDiE

Mr. Fahrenheit · 27/12/10 - 11:56

AliU2maniac wrote: »

For those not in the know, 'The Passengers' are Bono Edge, Adam & Larry with help from Brian Eno.U2 in disguise

One of my favourites from the Passengers album is 'Slug'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y4E-kkZDiE

They had a way of escaping the tag. Good song, too.

[Deleted User] · 08/02/11 - 11:00

There new album is supposed to be coming out on May 27th (Ireland) and May 30th (UK), being produced by Dangermouse..... can't wait to get it

Multimedia81 · 09/02/11 - 20:50

Irishlad10 wrote: »

There new album is supposed to be coming out on May 27th (Ireland) and May 30th (UK), being produced by Dangermouse..... can't wait to get it

Magnificent news! And Bono's birthday on May 10th will of course get us in the mood for U2's new album.:cool:

Mr. Fahrenheit · 09/02/11 - 20:50

Irishlad10 wrote: »

There new album is supposed to be coming out on May 27th (Ireland) and May 30th (UK), being produced by Dangermouse..... can't wait to get it

Same here!:D

[Deleted User] · 01/05/11 - 20:50

I saw U2 live when I was 3 on their Popmart tour in Belfast. My memories are pretty hazy, but i can remember thinking the giant M was the oddest thing I had ever seen. Better yet, I saw it for free

. I was living in a flat very near the gardens that they were playing and there was a hill near my flat that I could camp out on and still watch the show with a decent view for free. I'm proud of my first concert lol :cool: Been a fan ever since. favourite song probably is City of Blinding Lights, gorgeous song!

[Deleted User] · 01/05/11 - 23:23

A May release date for their new album looks unlikely

wish they would release it and stop tempting us

............when it was first mentioned it was supposed to be out at the end of 2009

[Deleted User] · 21/06/11 - 14:40

I've heard reports recently saying no new album for a while :S

Anyhow, cannot wait to see their Glastonbury performance! Wish I was going

[Deleted User] · 21/06/11 - 16:24

Autumn 2012 at least for the new album

, looks like Dangermouse is the main producer......at least we'll have the Achtung Baby remaster and possibly Best of 2000-2010 to look forward to

Hey there!

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